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Christmas Quilling How-to Book by Elizabeth Moad

Yay - a new book! Many quillers rely on books for fresh ideas and it's been far too long between titles. Perhaps you're familiar with Thrilling Quilling, The Papercrafter's Bible, Cards For Men and Boys, or Quick and Clever Christmas Cards... all of these are books by expert paper crafter, Elizabeth Moad.

Christmas Quilling is Elizabeth's brand new, self-published book that features twenty step-by-step quilled projects and sixty card designs. There's no need to be concerned about the self-published aspect, as there is nothing amateur about the book's presentation and content.

I've been reading Elizabeth Moad's blog for quite some time and have been impressed by her books, so was excited when she offered to send me a copy.

Elizabeth has included all of the information a beginner will need, from supplies to shape making, in addition to some neat, new techniques, even for those with plenty of experience. For example, wait until you see her realistic fir branches!

The project ideas run the gamut from cute to classy. If fact, if I had to find something to quibble about, it's that the cover doesn't quite convey the modern ideas you'll find inside, many of which are novel and elegant. I love this topiary with gilded pears.
Elizabeth will be sending an autographed copy to three lucky commenters who live in the U.S., Canada, or the UK. To enter, just leave a comment by the end of Monday, September 13th telling why you would like to win. Earn up to three extra entries by mentioning the giveaway on Twitter, Facebook, and/or your blog. Winners will be selected by a random number generator.

The reasonably priced book is available in the UK via Amazon UK and Amazon in the U.S. Next week I'll be posting an interview with Elizabeth that I think you'll enjoy.

I love to read your blog. I enjoy all the different paper art you share, but I found you when I and my 12 year old were learning to quill. Thus, to win this book would be a treat for both of us. Thanks!

Oh Ann, you have made my day! I didn't know that Elizabeth had a blog, let alone that she actually lives here in the UK and runs workshops! I shall be following closely from now on. 'Thrilling Quilling' is one of my favourite sources of inspiration, and her Christmas book would definitely be the icing on the cake for me!

I shall put a link to this giveaway on my blog too at http://quilliance.blogspot.com

As always I look forwarding to seeing her new book. I love adding to my library of books but it's been tight with the progression of my disability. Hopefully if I don't win the book it will be added to our library shelves. Thanks for the update.

Wow Ann,I did not know Elizabeth had a blog....will add it to my favs! I have several of Elizabeth's book and just love them....would really love to add this one to the collection! I will add this to my FB page if I can figure out how!! LOL

I've been hearing such good things about the book thrilling quilling and have been wanting to get it. Now a new one for christmas designs. As much as I've enjoyed what I've been making so far, I really would like more designs to work with and hopefully get a little better in the process.

It is a great pleasure to have a book on quilling from Elizabeth Moad- one it adds more thrilling for my quilling to use as an inspiration and especially if it comes from my favorite blogger. There will be always a "wow" factor in your blogs.

I have a bin full of quilling supplies, but have yet to jump right in and get started. I'd love to win a copy of the book! It would be nice to include some special quilled cards in my Christmas assortment this year, or even some quilled gift tags. This book looks great, and it would help me combine my regular paper crafts with some holiday quilling.

I would like to win becasue..I don't have any books by her yet...I would so love to try her style....and see her work...I like quilling as a littl extra touch...wouold love to get inspired to get back into it again...thanks for the chance...

I have a direct link to your blog from mine and check in to see your lovely work when I can...glad I stopped in today..

I am retired and on the road with my husband because of his job. I would really love to have something interesting and creative to spend time doing. This sounds like just the thing that I could also take with me wherever we go!Tricia

i am carrying on the quilling tradition for our family. my husband's aunt had done quilling for many years but recently passed away. she has shared some of her work with me over the years! this new books would be awesome to own!

I have done some quilling in the past and would like to get some new ideas. I would love to have this book to add to my quilling book collection. I have seen her first book and I am sure the second one will be just as thrilling. Karen

I'd absolutely love to win this book because quilling is something I want to take up after I graduate in December. I've been enamored with it for some time and I'm looking forward to picking up a new hobby. :)

This book would be a tremendous asset in helping me raise awareness for the art of quilling paper. This city is rich with art and people who love art, but no one has yet to take paper quilling seriously. Even our craft stores have done away with quilling material and tools! I would love to complete as many projects from this book as possible and donate them to craft stores locally so our papercrafting-deprived city could see the beauty and forgotten wonder of paper quilling here in Roanoke, VA. This is a fantastic opportunity!

I love quilling and it sounds like this new book is right up my alley. I started quilling about a year ago and I find it fascinating. I love to see the beautiful things that people make and I love to learn new techniques.

What a lovely give away.. sure would like to win this.. haven't had a new quilling book forever.. and didn't realize that she had a blog.. thanks for that info too.. I did figure out how to put a link on my blog so... lolxo

I want to thank you for all the wonderful ideas that you post for us to see just what is possible with paper. You are an inspiration with your work too, thanks for the chance to win the book on Christmas quilling. I just might give it a shot.

This book would be a tremendous asset in helping me raise awareness for the art of quilling paper. This city is rich with art and people who love art, but no one has yet to take paper quilling seriously. Even our craft stores have done away with quilling material and tools! I would love to complete as many projects from this book as possible and donate them to craft stores locally so our papercrafting-deprived city could see the beauty and forgotten wonder of paper quilling here in Roanoke, VA. This is a fantastic opportunity!

That book sounds wonderful! I quill from time to time, and am participating in a Christmas Card swap this year and wanted to quill for it - this book would be the perfect inspiration! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Christmas is my favourite time of year to quill for. Elizabeth's other books have given me lots of inspiration and I am always looking out for new ideas so this book would be a brilliant addition to my bookshelf.

Good evening from Missouri USA, we found your website from the Design Sponge site and I was delighted to see that you have embellished wedding stationary using Quilling. I discovered this skill about 5 months ago (in Ireland where I spend half the year) and have entertained myself for hours with it in Missouri. My fiance & I really like the effect of it but never thought to incorporate it into our wedding invites, hence we would really like to win your book - to basically plunder some of your ideas if you don't think it is too much of a cheek!! Fingers crossed Maggie and Michael

I've been in denial for weeks, putting off starting all the quilling I want to do for Christmas. Winning this beautiful book would be a fabulous way to snap me out of it. And then I could spend three months making lovely pear trees.

Ann your blog is wonderful. It is so well written. (Do you have some secret past life that involved writing?) And the treasures you find for us are amazing! Thank you.